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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,950.52, 4,422.90 and 1,649.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,950.52, 4,422.90 and 1,649.12 is: 2,472.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,950.52 : 4,422.90 = 1,649.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,950.52/4,422.90 = 1,649.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,950.52x = 4,422.90 × 1,649.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,950.52x = 7,293,892.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,293,892.85/2,950.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,472.07

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